November 10, 2026

Dear Northville Public Schools Community,

We are writing to provide a unified summary regarding the safety emergency at Northville High School earlier today. First and foremost, we want to reassure our community that all students and staff across the district are safe.

Incident Overview & Investigation

At approximately 12:24 p.m. today, Northville High School received a threatening phone call. In accordance with district safety protocols, the building immediately entered a lockdown using ALICE procedures while Northville Township Police officers responded to the site to assess the situation.

From the initial stages of the response, law enforcement determined that the call was likely a non-credible threat, consistent with similar hoaxes reported recently at other schools in our tri-county area. Out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement initiated a comprehensive protocol that included bringing in K-9 units to sweep and clear the building and surrounding grounds. Six Mile Road was temporarily closed to facilitate emergency management.

Dismissal Procedures

Once law enforcement cleared the parking lot and authorized controlled movement, administrators and police officers began a phased dismissal directly from classrooms.

When released, students were instructed to leave their backpacks behind and take only their cell phones to expedite a safe and orderly exit while police and K-9 units completed a thorough sweep of the building interior.

Impact on Other Northville Schools

During the incident, Ridge Wood Elementary - due to its proximity to the high school - kept students indoors for recess as an additional safeguard, maintaining a normal indoor academic schedule. All other elementary buildings, middle schools, and Cooke programs completed their regular dismissal schedules today.

What’s Next and Our Thanks



An investigation into this matter is currently underway. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to reach out to the Northville Township Police Department at (248) 349-9400.

Northville High School will remain open tomorrow, November 11th, with increased police presence and additional support services available for students and staff.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our students, staff, parents, and community for their patience, composure, and cooperation during today's lockdown and dismissal. We also thank the officers of the Northville Township Police Department and regional law enforcement partners for their rapid and thorough response.

The safety and security of our students, our schools and our community remain our highest shared priority. 

Sincerely,

Dr. RJ Webber, Superintendent

Northville Public Schools

Scott Hilden, Chief of Police

Northville Township Police Department